The two-player controls are exactly same as every other Wii U VC game! If you want to use the GamePad, go to the VC menu, set it to Player 2 and keep it there; then use a remote or Pro Controller as Player 1. Or use two remotes and/or Pro Controllers and put the GamePad aside.
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Adamario commented on Review: Kirby's Dream Course (Wii U eShop / Su...:
The two-player controls are exactly same as every other Wii U VC game! If you want to use the GamePad, go to the VC menu, set it to Player 2 and keep it there; then use a remote or Pro Controller as Player 1. Or use two remotes and/or Pro Controllers and put the GamePad aside.